Denver Saturated With Marijuana Dispensaries
*Source: Colorado Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division. Denver is the capital of medical marijuana, home to more than 40% of the state’s dispensaries.
By Ben Markus
Civil Unions Passes Colo. House
Civil unions passed the state House of Representatives this morning. The bill already made its way through the Senate and now awaits Governor John Hickenlooper’s signature.
By Ben Markus
Task Force Wraps Up Pot Recommendations
The Governor’s task force on recreational marijuana wrapped up it’s work last night.
By Ben Markus
Marijuana Task Force Passes the Halfway Point
In about 10 months, Colorado’s first recreational marijuana retail businesses will open their doors. What exactly that new industry will look like is still a mystery.
By Ben Markus
Should Pot Shops Grow Their Own Product?
As the state transitions to legalized marijuana, many of the laws successfully governing the medical system will simply be transferred to recreational pot.
By Ben Markus
Aurora Theater Reopens After Mass Shooting
The theater in Aurora where a gunman killed twelve people and wounded dozens more reopened Thursday night with an invitation-only event.
By Ben Markus
Holmes Preliminary Hearing Wraps Up
The pre-trial hearing for alleged Aurora theater gunman James Holmes wrapped up Wednesday.
By Ben Markus
Pot: The Road Ahead?
Recreational marijuana has been legal in Colorado for about a month now. Well, sort of. There’s still no place to buy it legally.
By Ben Markus
Oil and Gas Rules Not Welcomed in Boulder County
On Tuesday, Boulder County will likely have new oil and gas regulations on the books.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Votes: A Look at the Impact of Presidential Energy Policy
The presidential candidates have very different visions for the nation’s energy policy. And Coloradans should pay attention.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Votes: DebateFest at DU Attracts Partiers and Protesters
As Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off inside DU’s Magness Arena, thousands gathered outside to watch the debate and to protest.
By Ben Markus
Presidential Debate Attracts Attention, Causes Headaches
The first presidential debate is tomorrow at the University of Denver. It’s the first time ever that it will be held in the Rocky Mountain region.
By Ben Markus
Colorado Votes: The Congressional ‘Safe Seats’
Campaign bracelet supporting Repubilcan Danny Stroud [Photo: CPR/Ben Markus] We’re looking at Colorado’s Congressional races as part of our “Colorado Votes” election coverage, and two of those races were over […]
By Ben Markus
Who Paid For That Political Ad?
Being a swing state, Colorado sees a ton of political ads.
By Ben Markus
Lack of Resources Hampers Marijuana Regulation
Law enforcement is raising new concerns that Colorado’s medical marijuana is being smuggled onto the black market. Supporters argue a few cases shouldn’t taint the highly-regulated industry.
By Ben Markus
Study: Colorado’s Death Penalty is Unconstitutional
Prosecutors are weighing whether the Aurora theatre shooting suspect will face the death penalty. But there’s a looming problem: Colorado’s death penalty may be unconstitutional.
By Ben Markus